Allergies
Sep 17, 2014
Is Allergy Induced Asthma Created by Eating Fruit?
Asthma is the most common childhood disease and it affects children from all walks of life, all socio-economic levels, and is often under-diagnosed. Airways in the lungs become inflamed, narrowing the path for oxygen. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates more than 300 million people suffer from the debilitating effect of asthma. In poorer countries, […]
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Sep 5, 2014
Allergic to Peanuts? Try Non-Allergenic Peanuts
Modified food but not GMO! I like this. Of course there may be reduced nutrient value but nobody lives on peanuts (do they?) Anyway, I think it will save lives. We just have to see how it checks out in practice. According to MedScape, the U.S. Department of Agriculture blogged the fact that researchers at […]
Sep 5, 2014
Allergic to Peanuts? Try Non-Allergenic Peanuts
Modified food but not GMO! I like this. Of course there may be reduced nutrient value but nobody lives on peanuts (do they?) Anyway, I think it will save lives. We just have to see how it checks out in practice. According to MedScape, the U.S. Department of Agriculture blogged the fact that researchers at […]
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May 22, 2014
Can Vitamin D Prevent Allergies?
Is There A Link Between Vitamin D and Preventing Allergies? Once again, vitamin D has proven to have even more benefits than previously known. We shouldn’t be surprised at the versatility of this essential nutrient! If you want to prevent allergies, boost your immune system, fight infection, and reduce your risk of cancer – consider […]
May 22, 2014
Can Vitamin D Prevent Allergies?
Is There A Link Between Vitamin D and Preventing Allergies? Once again, vitamin D has proven to have even more benefits than previously known. We shouldn’t be surprised at the versatility of this essential nutrient! If you want to prevent allergies, boost your immune system, fight infection, and reduce your risk of cancer – consider […]
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Jan 2, 2014
Could Allergies Cause Cancer?
The world is a dangerous place. All you have to do is turn on your television or read a news article to realize that. Everywhere you look, there are reports of shootings, bombings, and disasters. It seems that our health is at greater risk than ever before as well. New strains of antibiotic resistant infections […]
Jan 2, 2014
Could Allergies Cause Cancer?
The world is a dangerous place. All you have to do is turn on your television or read a news article to realize that. Everywhere you look, there are reports of shootings, bombings, and disasters. It seems that our health is at greater risk than ever before as well. New strains of antibiotic resistant infections […]
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Nov 6, 2013
Top Foods People Are Allergic To
Check out this list of the top foods people are allergic to: 1) Wheat 2) Gluten – a protein commonly found in wheat, but also in barley, rye, and some grains. 3) Soy 4) Eggs 5) Peanuts 6) Tree nuts (walnuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, etc.) 7) Shellfish (lobster, shrimp, crab, and mussels 8) Dairy
Nov 6, 2013
Top Foods People Are Allergic To
Check out this list of the top foods people are allergic to: 1) Wheat 2) Gluten – a protein commonly found in wheat, but also in barley, rye, and some grains. 3) Soy 4) Eggs 5) Peanuts 6) Tree nuts (walnuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, etc.) 7) Shellfish (lobster, shrimp, crab, and mussels 8) Dairy
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Oct 28, 2013
Why No One Wants to Talk About Parasites
A man died in California this week of a massive infection with parasitic worms that spread throughout his body, including his lungs. He was probably infected in Vietnam, one of the countries where this particular worm is found. The worms, a species called Strongyloides stercoralis – had remained dormant, until his immune system was suppressed […]
Oct 28, 2013
Why No One Wants to Talk About Parasites
A man died in California this week of a massive infection with parasitic worms that spread throughout his body, including his lungs. He was probably infected in Vietnam, one of the countries where this particular worm is found. The worms, a species called Strongyloides stercoralis – had remained dormant, until his immune system was suppressed […]
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Oct 24, 2013
Do Mold Allergies Really Make Her Nose Twitch When It’s Going to Rain?!
Is it just a silly superstition? When it’s going to rain, Grandma often said she knew ahead of time, because her nose twitched. Actually, there is surprising science behind that claim! When rain is imminent atmospheric pressure drops and molds release their spores, to be carried on the wind and so land in suitable damp […]